I don't know jackshit about PCs, and I want to change that.Till now I only used my PC to play games and watch Youtube and I was happy with that, but, lately I've been wanting to REALLY learn how computers work and how to use it "correctly". Learn about hardware and software, even maybe programming! Basically I don't want to be a idiot about computers.Any tips from techmancers anons?
>>107765515Comptia A+ seems like the bare minimum IMHO.
>>107765515install gentoo
>>107765541I've never heard of it but from what I've searched it looks like a good source for learning. Thanks anon!
>>107765549"How to lose my fear of fire?""Kill yourself and go to hell."
>>107765515Your question is too broad. You could start by building a computer, or buy a used laptop, upgrade the SSD and learn to install Windows/Linux. Yep, I think you should be able to install your OS and be able to upgrade/build your PC. And try to experiment a bit, don't stick to your usual stuff, try to install Mods, understand the filesystem. Install VM software like virtualbox or WSL. Use shortcuts (ctrl + x / c / v)
>>107765515>I've been wanting to REALLY learn how computers workHardware go brrr and computer compute>>107765515>how to use it "correctly"Have a good posture and never use your pc in bed or it'll fuck up your sleep
>>107765515Get an old computer where you have to setup drivers and manage memory manually with a text file.
>>107765515Unless you're a hardware or software engineer, there is no "tech wizard" status. You're a monkey assembling parts and running commands implemented by other people. You don't actually understand how computers work. You're the guy turning the wrench at the repair shop, not the engineer designing the actual motor/transmission.
>>107765515Get a spare PC you can safely fuck around with, and install some linux on it. You must get over the fear of fucking around with your PC, and this is the best way to do it. Most of tech is reading, so when you encounter something you don't understand, google it or ask some LLM for further reading resources. Use Anna's Archive for books. Check CS curriculums for ideas what you should probably know. Watch computerphile. Try to understand what DNS is and why it exists.
>>107767262>ask some LLMDo not do that.
